Missy's Product Reviews

Thursday, February 27, 2014

As being a member of Influenster I was able to review their Jadore Voxbox and it contained so many goodies and here is what I got:

Red Rose Simply Indulgent Teas ($4.49 for 20 tea bags) I got the flavors Lemon Chiffon which is decafe and 4 Crème Caramel. Which are some new flavors I never expected from Red Rose Tea!

Hershey Kisses Milk Chocolate in a Family Size 18.5 oz. bag. (Retails $5.29) these Hershey Kisses where in the colors pink, red and silver for Valentine’s Day and I shared some with my family and made kiss cookies, my favorite.

Vaseline Men Spray Lotion (Retails $7.99) this is great for the winter dry air and my husband has been suffering from severe dry skin so this arrived at the perfect time. All you do is spray and it absorbs in seconds to tackle any dryness fast.

Boots Botanical Shine Away Ionic Clay Mask (Retails $9.39) this is a deep cleansing mineral rich clay mask. Designed to be used on normal skin and is also unscented and hypo-allergenic. This is used to clean skin deeply and absorbs excess oil. The ocean clay exhibits a negative electrical charge which aides in drawing out impurities. Will not over dry and skin leaving it smoother and softer.

Kiss Looks So Natural Lashes (Retails $3.99) these lashes make you look like you are not wearing any lashes as the seamless blend with your own natural lashes; Also, lightweight and comfortable.

Frizz Ease 3 Day Straight Flat iron Spray (Retails $ 9.99) this is heat activated formula wraps each strand in long lasting straightness for up to 3 days without weighing hair down. Infused with Keratin, protects against heat damage and blocks frizz giving your hair a glossy, smooth and swinging with body.

So that is everything. I really enjoyed the Hershey’s Kisses of course as I am a chocoholic regardless of how much heartburn it gives me. The Boots clay mask left my face feeling softer, Frizz Ease helped keep my hair in place instead of flying around with this nice winter dry air.

I recently was able to review Icoffee, this is a coffee maker that uses stem brew technology so no more bitter or acidic coffee and how it works is you brew your coffee like normal and it plays a song by Mozart or you can choose to shut that feature off and then it brews with the water and coffee swirling through the window and then finally in the coffee pot and it lets you know when it is done which is about 15 minutes later.

Pros: Coffee tastes great and smooth, better for the environment. I love that fact it tells you when done, if you need to add water etc.

Cons: says not to use a coffee filter but it takes longer to get the grounds out so I feel filter is a must, takes longer to brew then then the single cup machine.

So depending how you feel about a coffee machine and preference is up to what you want to buy.

If you are getting married or know someone who is then I found Bachelorette Superstore they have Party Packages, Naughty Candies, Tiaras, Party Favors and more. I recently was able to review a few of there products and I got Crazy Girl Sparkling Body Lotion with sex attractant the scent is Pretty Plumeria essential oils and plant extract moisturize the skin also leaves it soft and irresistible to touch; An aphrodisiac medley to attract your husband or boyfriend or if you are single your date. The next item I got was Pink and Lace born to be wild paper plates. They are pink with a zebra print high heel on it and comes in a pack of 15 great for bridal shower, birthday party or any party you may be planning. The last item I got are Glittery Diamond Ring Cupcake Toppers. These come in a package of 12 and are great again for a bridal shower, bachelorette party, birthday party or maybe just a themed party. My Opinion: I live all these items and have already used the lotion and my husband found me irresistible. Also, the plates and cupcake toppers will be used later on this summer.

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Sometimes I need some caffeine and energy to keep me focused and Energems do just that. These little candies which come in Mint, Chocolate and Peanut Butter and look like M&M’s but twice the size are delicious and also contain B Vitamins and did I mention it is only 5 calories each? You may be wondering how many should I eat and the answer is Yes-

3 equal l energy drink so that would depend how wired do you want to be? I know for myself I want just one as I am just looking for a pick me up and keep me going and focused.

My Opinion: I thought they were too bitter for my liking. Need more colors then just red for Milk Chocolate.

I was recently browsing the internet when this company caught my eye they are Bixby Bars. They make chocolates which are Non-GMO, Handmade, All Natural, some are Vegan, Gluten Free, Youth Trade. Kate developed these bars as being on the first women’s golf team and found a lot of the snacks for golfing were full of corn syrup, preservatives and other additives. I got to try each one of the 1.5 oz bars.

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

It is wintertime and if you have children you know it is the season for colds, flu, running noses and they can become sore from blowing so much. Well, there is a great solution for that Boogie Wipes which is a saline wipe that comes in the scents Grape, Fresh and Unscented. Boogie Wipes help keep the nose from getting red and raw and can I tell you I tried these out and they work as I recently got a cold where I was blowing and wiping so much my nose was raw and dry. I used this and it helped soothe and heal it up. This is definitely a must for any mom or anyone who wants something different for there nose routine. My Opinion: I love them and they are awesome as stated above.To learn more visit http://www.boogiewipes.com/

Disclaimer: I was in no way compensated for this review and this is solely my own opinion which may differ from yours

Started in 1986 by Virginia Easterling was Real Purity and during the 80’s natural and organic was rarely known so she was ahead of the times. Virginia was a licensed cosmetologist and esthetician. Real Purity focuses on 100% Natural and Organic health and beauty products. I got to review a few products from Real Purity and they are as follows:

Chamomile Shampoo: Which is used by anyone with fine or oily hair; it deep cleans the scalp and removes any oil build up.

Shaving Crème: Which is made with cocoa butter and helps moisturize the skin when you shave.

Healing Lotions: This is used for aches and pains from exercising, inflamed joints and muscle strains.

The next products are sample sizes only:

Wine Lipstick: Which is a color of deep plum or purple can be paired with warm or cool skin tones.

Lilac Eyeshadow: This is definitely a color of spring lilacs and paired with cool skin tones.

Pure Baby Shampoo: This is gentle on all babies’ skin as it is hypo-allergenic, paraben and sulfates free and plant based.

My Opinion: I really love all the products I got as it is important what you put on your skin and what it is made of can it harm me in the long run? I have oily hair which will not go away the Chamomile shampoo helped with this.

To learn more visit http://www.realpurity.com/ and besides what I got they have deodorants, mascara, crème foundations and so much more.

Monday, February 24, 2014

I was recently given the opportunity to review Hogner Farms and they sent me a bottle of Benissimo Mediterranean Garlic oil which also has oregano, thyme, basil. This can be used on Fish or Chicken, vegetable or where ever you want to make a bland dish more flavorful. I eat a lot of chicken in my house so that is where I decided to use this it gave it a nice light flavor and I also used this when stir frying vegetables as I usually use minced garlic any ways. I loved it. Besides what I got they have other oils which are made with Olive oil Sicilian Garlic Benissimo, Italiano, Blueberry Balsamic Vinegar and so much more visit http://www.hongarfarms.com/

Disclaimer: I was in no way compensated for this review and this is solely my own opinion which may differ from yours.

My hair is always flat and no matter what I do I can never get it to do anything. I recently found HIclips which are a hair volumizer and how it works you clip them in at the root and one or both of them works well with air drying or blow drying also make sure to pull the hair away from your head for better results. If you are like me you need to read a step by step guide until you get it as I must say I do not do a lot with my hair and with them my hair looks great and different.

My Opinion: These work well and look at the results, i got many compliments with the look these gave me.

I love the fact I can get a sexier look without spending a ton of money at a hair salon and it is so easy to do after I got they step by step guide down. To learn more visit http://www.gawden.com/product.php

I love Ozeri products so I jumped at the opportunity to review the Instavac Food Storage containers. They come on a box of four different sizes with lids. How it works is you place the item you want to store and lock the handles of the lid into place next you can use your two thumbs side by side or the forefinger to simply press down on the center of the lid this forces any air out through the one way valve as you are doing this the green vacuum indicator in the center valve will pop down and whistle to create the vacuum seal next you will set the date dial which lets you k now the date it was stored. Next you can release the vacuum by pulling up one way valve lever and listen for the whistling sound. Last step release the handle and remove the lid. These containers are also BPA Free.The wave pattern on the bottom helps keep fruits and vegetables elevated from moisture and juices.

My Opinion: They work really well at keep the lettuce fresh for over l week.

You can also use these in the microwave to be splatter free, stain resistant and shatter proof. To learn more visit http://www.ozeri.com/#gallery

Saturday, February 22, 2014

I have a confession I am a body wash and body lotion fanatic. I love finding great smelling and perfectly scented lotions and washes. I recently found that with Vitabath there products are Paraben and Sulfate free and I was sent the following Cupcake Couture Dreamy Pink Frosting Bodywash which is made with Sweet Almond oil and smells just like a dreamy tasty champagne cupcake toped with pink frosting. This has a blend of Vitamins A, B3,C, E and Pro-Vitamin B5. The next item I got was Cupcake Couture Heavenly Coconut Crème Bodywash, Fragrance Mist and Lotion which are hydrating and the vitamins A, B3,C, E and Pro-Vitamin B5. I also got single sized Grapefruit Vanilla, Beach Blossom and Green Tea with Sage all with the Vitamins A, B3,C, E and Pro-Vitamin B5.

My Opinion: I am in love with these and the scents are perfectly balanced and no over ly scented and strong like others can be. I like the Coconut Crème it is so good I could eat it! Besides what I got they have Fruit Fanatic Wild Red Cherry, Spa Day with Cucumber and White Tea, Fruit Fanatic Pomegranate with Blood Orange and Orange Peel Extract, In Bloom Asian Orchid with Coconut and Angelica Extract and so much more visit http://www.myvitabath.com/ to learn more.

I also got some of the cookies which are Organic and made with real honey, uncooked oats I got the flavors Chocolate Peanut Butter, Cranberry Almond and Cherry Berry.

My Opinion: The cookies are too raw for me and I did not like the flavor. The bars are good and nutritious like the flavors a lot. The Ultra-Dense Breakfast Foods mixes where you can add to oatmeal, yogurt or other foods are ok. I do like the fact they are Organic and made with natural ingredients.

I was recently able to review Northside Prowler Boots let me tell you about these boots they are for men. They have 11 inch upper of distressed leather with camo nylon making these waterproof and breathable. They also have PVC guard and mud stabilizer. If it is cold or rainy when you are in the great outdoors hunting or fishing these boots can keep you warm for -65 degrees as they are made with 800 grams of thermolite. These are great for any man on your list for birthday, Christmas or just because you need something warm on your feet.

My Opinion: These arrived neatly packed and the fit was spot on for my husband. He loves these boots.

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Being released on February 25, 2014 from Phase 4 Films and XLrator Media is Jamesy Boy this movie is based on true events and directed by Trevor White and stars an amazing cast which are James Woods (White House Down, Casino), Mary-Louise Parker (TV’s Weeds, Fried Green Tomatoes), Ving Rhames (Pulp Fiction, Mission Impossible), Taissa Farmiga (The Bling Ring, TV”s American Horror Story), Taboo (Black Eyed Peas) and introducing Spencer Lofranco (Unbroken, At Middleton).

This movie is about a teenage named James Burns who goes from a suburban street gang to maximum security prison cell surrounded by hardened criminals. He forms an unlikely friendship with a convicted murderer and turns his life around as he is looking up to his new found friend.

My Opinion: I liked the story line and the movie as you see this happen every day when will kids learn that violence is not the answer? When will parents step in and try to give their child all the right tools to make better choices? I realize kids from all backgrounds are affected the question is how to we help our youth? This movie is moving and touches the heart. It makes me want to help all the kids to not make the wrong choices but I know they need to decide for themselves.

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

If you have a single cup brewer you know how hard it is to organize and fit all of your k-cups or pods in a carousel or holder which also takes up space on your counter I recently found Konceal-It which a under the cabinet draw which can hold 30 pods or cups. How to install it is has a stick baking which you take off once you have it in the desired location after you attach the bracket. Make sure the surface is cleaned and smooth for mounting also you may want to clean the surface with alcohol based solution before mounting. To learn more visit http://koncealit.com/

My Opinion: I love the easy install guide and now I can be tidy and neat with my k-cups without the boxes and the over flow can be contained.

With the winter months here I want to have good food without all the carbs as I do not get nearly enough exercise as in the summer months. I was glad to find Flat Out breads and able to try so many brads these are thin with lower carbs and calories. You can still enjoy all they hot sandwich options you would normally try on thicker bread such as turkey melt, turkey gobbler, grilled cheese, flatbread pizzas and so much more. I got to try Original Italian Herb, Healthy Honey Wheat, Healthy Whole Grain White, Fold it Traditional White, Pinwheel and more. The possibilities are endless what you can make with these and I will show you one of my creations below:

One of my favorite things to burn is candles and I feel you can never have to many as you never know when you will need them. I love all types of candles and they are good for mood setting, when you lose electricity, camping, room deodorizer and so much more. I recently reviewed Simple Glow candles which is owned by Alex & Audrey and all the candles are soy. The scents I choose were Crisp Fall and Winter Mint.Crisp Fallis all the scents you expect to smell that time of year like Cinnamon, Clove and Nutmeg. The Winter Mint peppermint sticks and chocolate mints. I really enjoy both these scents I got and with winter here I am burning the winter mint now and it is making my home smell good. Besides the candles I got they have Surprise, Strawberry Lemonade, Enchanted and so much more visit http://www.simpleglowcandleco.com/

You may be wondering the difference between wax and soy candles and below is the answer the paraffin wax was derived from the components of decayed animal and plant materials, is made by removing the waxy substance from crude oil, used in candle making. It is a non-toxic, colorless, clean-burning ,Has defined large crystal structure and a melt point usually between 120-160 degrees. Tends to be hard and brittle.
Soy Wax discovered in 1991 as a newer alternative to paraffin wax.
It is a natural, renewable, non-toxic and biodegradable wax.
It is a hydrogenated form of soybean oil, available in flake form and has an off-white appearance, soy wax has a lower melting point than paraffin. Burns longer and at a cooler temperature than paraffin wax.
So that is the difference which may not seem much but it is.
My Opinion: I love these candles and the scent.
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Disclaimer: I was in no way compensated for this review and this is solely my own opinion which may differ from yours.

Being released on DVD, Digital Download and Video On Demand on February 18,2014 from RLJ Entertainment and Image Entertainment come The Invoking. This is directed by Jeremy Berg and stars Trin Miller (The Dead Man, The Gamers: Natural One), Brandon Anthony (Fallout 3), Josh Truax (Echoes, Depth) and D’Angelo Midili (Brothers, 7 minutes).
This movie is about Samantha Harris who inherits a house from a family she never knew. She and three of her friends head to Sader Ridge to inspect the property. Soon after arriving Sam begins to experience horrific visions of savage brutality and unspeakable evil. Plagued by a sinister force closing in around her Sam descends into a waking nightmare when the demons from her past refuse to stay buried any longer.

My Opinion: This movie was more of a Thriller then a Horror and I had a hard time following the story line. The production was also low budget made which you can tell. It never got me to a point I was excited mostly confused.

Saturday, February 15, 2014

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Are you looking for a kitchen appliance that can literally do just about anything? Well a Ninja does deliver! You could be bringing home Ninja Mega Kitchen System. I love the Ninja and it has made some amazing recipes in my house from smoothies to gravy. It has been fantastic!

A revolutionary combination blender/food processor is the complete kitchen system with XL capacity that does it all. This kitchen gadget is a great choice for food prep!

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I recently was able to review Myrazbaby they make pacifiers which are cute and can be personalized. I choose Personalized Ladybug and Personalized Panda both of these are for my niece as she is expecting her four children and thought this would make a perfect baby shower gift. These pacifiers are for ages 0-36 months and the nipple stays clean as it closes if the nip drops to the ground. What a neat invention I remember having to clean nipples off before when they hit the ground are they got dirty. Besides what I got they have Personalized Penguin, Solid Blue, Personalized Packer holders, teethers and so much more visit http://myrazbaby.com/ .

My Opinion: I love the fact it closes when it is dropped and the designs are adorable and cute. The price is also inexpensive.

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

When it comes to snacks I am tired of all the sugary junk food out there as it makes me feel horrible so I am trying to make better choices and in the quest to do so I found Gourmet Nuts and they sent me the following:

Feel Good Mix: This has peanuts, almonds, apricots, granola, raisins and cranberries.

I also got to try some of their salt grinders and they sent Himalayan Pink Sea Salt which is found in the Himalayan Mountains is pure and hand-mined.

Northwest Alderwoods Smoked Sea Salt: This Pacific Sea Salt is smoked slowly over real alderwood which gives it a smoke clean flavor. This is great of fish, chicken, beef. Any place you may want a slight smoky flavor.

My Opinion: I really enjoyed everything that was sent to me and the mixes are amazing the Cajun is spicy more than I can handle. The salts are great for cooking and sprinkling on everything. I like adding the smoked salt to my egg sandwich and cheese bread. So yummy!